I have prepared myself to be an aggressive and dedicated criminal defense attorney since before law school. Before attending college, I followed my father and his father by joining the military and enlisted in the Army. After serving my country, I attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, graduating Summa Cum Laude and double majoring in English and Political Science. I then attended the Texas Tech School of Law on a full scholarship. While in law school, I received the American Jurisprudence Award which recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement in both Immigration Law and Public Health Law. In May of 2006, I graduated from law school with honors.
Shortly after opening my own practice in Lubbock with a focus on criminal defense, I accepted a position with the Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Texas. From 2007 until 2013, I practiced exclusively in federal court representing clients charged with federal offenses ranging from theft of mail to multi-million dollar, white-collar fraud investigations. I have successfully represented clients in every aspect of a criminal case including detention hearings, probation and supervised release revocations, and trials. I have tried cases and won throughout the Northern and Western Districts of Texas which includes Amarillo, Lubbock, San Angelo, Abilene, Midland, Odessa, and Pecos and I regularly practice in front of Judges Robinson, Cummings, Solis, and Junell. These trials have covered immigration, firearm, drug, fraud, and sex offenses.
I have now opened King Law, P.C. The purpose of this firm is to provide aggressive, dedicated, and passionate criminal defense. Defending citizens charged with crimes is what I do and is who I am. If you or a loved one is facing a criminal investigation or has been charged with a crime, the most important asset you can have on your side is a criminal defense attorney dedicated to your defense and your Constitutional rights.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2006 | 02/17/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Am. Jur. in Public Health Law | Texas Tech School of Law | 2005 |
Am. Jur. in Immigration Law | Texas Tech School of Law | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Criminal Defense Attorney | King Law, P.C. | 2014 - Present |
Assistant Federal Public Defender | Federal Public Defender | 2007 - 2013 |
Criminal Justice Clinic | Texas Tech School Of Law | 2006 - 2006 |
Externship for Justice Brian Quinn | Texas Tech School Of Law | 2005 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 2015 - Present |
Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 2014 - Present |
College of the State Bar of Texas | Member | 2014 - Present |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
Merit Selection Panel for the Reappointment of Honorable Nancy Koenig | Panel Member | 2014 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Prairie Dog Seminar, Federal Track | Sentencing Outside the Box: Departures, Variances, and Memo's | 2015 |
AVVO Legal Guides | A Guide to Federal Sentencing | 2014 |
Google + | Search of cellphones | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Texas Tech University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Midwestern State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Prairie Dog Seminar, Federal Track | Sentencing Outside the Box: Departures, Variances, and Memo's | 2015 |
Annual Federal Criminal Practice Seminar | Federal Sentencing Memos | 2013 |
Amarillo Bar Lunchon | Handling a Federal Criminal Appointment | 2012 |
Federal Law Seminar | Trying a Federal Criminal Case | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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DISMISSED: Possession of a Controlled Substance, penalty group 2, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm | Client's drug and firearm felonies dismissed |
Lubbock firearm and drug cases dismissed | Felony charged dismissed |
Felony Rejected | Felony charge rejected |
Supervised Release Terminated | Client released from federal supervised release |
Federal Supervised Release | Motion to Revoke DENIED |
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Brandon Beck, Criminal defense Attorney on May 16, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I worked for Michael King when he was at the Federal Public Defender's Office. He is incredibly hardworking and goes the extra mile to help his clients. If I were charged with a crime, I would call Michael King.
Courtney Stamper, Criminal defense Attorney on May 26, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Michael King is one of the most passionate lawyers I have ever met. Having worked with Michael on serious cases, I have come to respect his intelligence and tenacity. He is fearless and aggressive and willing to always go the extra mile for his clients. Anyone that walks into a courtroom with Michael on their side is in great hands.
Michael Ludvik, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 24, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Christopher Wanner, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Cynthia Mendoza, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Michael aggressively represents each and every client. He is meticulous and conscientious about his cases and provides excellent representation to his clients. I endorse this lawyer.
James Shields, Unknown Attorney on Aug 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible. I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Sheets, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Michael is an aggressive attorney who fights for his clients. Whether it's state court or federal court, you are in good hands when he is on your case.
Taylor Calhoun, Unknown Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Courtney Stamper, Criminal defense Attorney on May 26, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Michael King is one of the most passionate lawyers I have ever met. Having worked with Michael on serious cases, I have come to respect his intelligence and tenacity. He is fearless and aggressive and willing to always go the extra mile for his clients. Anyone that walks into a courtroom with Michael on their side is in great hands.
James Wright, Federal crime Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Other
I worked with Michael on several cases while we were at the Federal Public Defender's office. I would not hesitate to hire him to defend any federal or state criminal case.
Brandon Beck, Criminal defense Attorney on May 16, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I worked for Michael King when he was at the Federal Public Defender's Office. He is incredibly hardworking and goes the extra mile to help his clients. If I were charged with a crime, I would call Michael King.
William Biggs, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 22, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
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